Coursera revised its refund policy for specializations and subscriptions with several clarifications and operational changes. The updated terms now explicitly state that canceling a subscription stops future billing but does not automatically issue a refund, and that refunds must be requested separately. For specialization subscriptions, the refund window is now described as 'within the applicable 7-day refund period or before earning a certificate, whichever occurs first,' and a new provision states that 'Refunds will not be provided for renewal charges on annual subscription plans.' The changes also correct pronoun references and capitalize 'Specialization' consistently throughout.
Consumers: If you cancel your subscription, you must take a separate action to request a refund; it will not happen automatically.
Consumers: If you are charged for an annual subscription renewal, you cannot receive a refund for that renewal charge under the updated terms.
The updated terms establish that canceling a Coursera subscription stops future billing but does not automatically issue a refund; refunds must be requested separately. Additionally, the revised policy now states that 'Refunds will not be provided for renewal charges on annual subscription plans,' eliminating refund eligibility for annual plan renewals. For specialization subscriptions, the refund window is clarified as 'within the applicable 7-day refund period or before earning a certificate, whichever occurs first.' These changes shift the refund process from automatic to manual and restrict refund availability for annual renewals. You can request a refund through Coursera's Support Services if you believe you are eligible under the stated refund windows.
→ If you cancel a subscription, submit a separate refund request through Coursera's Support Services to be eligible for a refund.
→ Review the refund window for your subscription type (7 days from enrollment or before earning a certificate) to determine if you are eligible for a refund.
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Canceling a subscription no longer automatically processes a refund; users must request refunds separately.
Refunds will not be provided for renewal charges on annual subscription plans.
Refund eligibility for specialization subscriptions is clarified as within 7 days of enrollment or before earning a certificate, whichever occurs first.
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